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LSE

London Stock Exchange, which was founded in 1571 and now has a market cap of almost $5 trillion.

London Stock Exchange, which was founded in 1571 and now has a market cap of almost $5 trillion.

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Balance sheet

A summary of a company's finances, including its assets, liabilities and shareholder equity.
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Growth stocks

These are stocks in companies that are considered to be “growing”. These companies may be delivering new products and services, or entering new markets.
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Yield

Income from an investment as a percentage of its current price.
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Free Trade

The other free trade. International trade in which countries allow goods to flow across their borders without imposing import or export taxes.
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Limit order

Learn what a limit order is and how to use it to make the most of your portfolio.
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Geometric Mean Return

A way of calculating compound returns on an investment or savings over a set period of time.
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Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)

An investment trust specialised in investing in commercial property such as parking garages or GP offices.
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OEIC

Unique to the UK, these funds pool together money to invest from multiple investors.
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Gross Margin

The difference between a company's revenue and the cost to produce its goods/services, divided by revenue.
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